Good morning, Mechanicsville.

Local storytellers are leading haunted walking tours this Halloween season in Richmond, pairing ghost tales from Scott House, the Byrd Park Pump House, and the Masons' Lodge with the city's history to bring visitors into those historic sites.

A state report on risks and closure needs for the bankrupt Shoosmith landfill, due Oct.

5, remains under review by the governor's office and was withheld as draft material, leaving nearby residents and officials waiting for final findings and cost estimates (estimated at more than $172 million).

During Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, Legali AI introduced Lea, an app that helps survivors recognize abuse, keep dated records of messages and screenshots, and find support; it includes an encrypted PIN-locked vault, Quick Exit, Disguise Mode, and 15-language support.

Hanover's field hockey team advanced out of the Region 4B Tournament as the No. 5 seed and will play in the program's first-ever state tournament, extending the Hawks' season into uncharted territory.